Antimicrobial Data Supports CTFA/SDA Performance Criteria - Petition
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
A comprehensive literature review of topical antimicrobial data "corroborates" the suitability of the product performance criteria advocated by industry, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association and Soap and Detergent Association maintain in an Aug. 6 joint submission to FDA.
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